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Dear Members:
The House Transportation Committee has finally scheduled a vote on SB 382, the bill that would stop PennDOT’s 9-bridge tolling project, provide more transparency in the P3 process moving forward, and prevent tolling without legislative approval. I am happy to say, we had a hand in this.
As I know everyone understands, the P3 bridge tolling plan picks business winners and losers throughout the state, impacts the bus industry, and sets the stage for additional P3 tolling without appropriate legislative oversight of a tax on our transportation infrastructure (PennDOT plans on corridor tolling, managed lanes, and likely time-of-day tolling).
We have asked our legislators to express their support as the bill is voted on in committee and in the full House. It is critical that SB 382 move now, as PennDOT plans to sign the bridge tolling contract in January. Please let me know if you have questions.
The House Transportation Committee is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at 11:00 am in Room 205 Ryan Office Building to consider:
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Senate Bill 382 (Langerholc-R) amends Title 74 (Transportation), in public-private transportation partnerships, for defs., for duties of board and for operation of board; and voiding prior initiatives of Board.
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Status: Passed Senate, 28-19, 2021 – House Transportation, 4/29/2021
- Increase transparency by requiring PennDOT to publish a detailed analysis prior to the P3 Board’s voting meeting, and mandate PennDOT to distribute a copy of the P3 Board’s resolution, with or without a user fee, within 24 hours.
- Incorporate public input by creating a new 30-day public comment period prior to the P3 Board meeting.
- Create checks and balances on the obscure P3 Board by clarifying any P3 project with a user fee shall be deemed disapproved unless the Governor and General Assembly approve.
- Void the PennDOT Pathways Major Bridge P3 Initiative and require reconsideration by the P3 Board following the new process outlined in the legislation.
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